Defence Ministry Seeks 20% Budget Hike in 2026
The Defence Ministry has requested a 20% increase in defence spending for the Union Budget 2026, aiming to boost military capabilities amid fiscal constraints.
The Defence Ministry has requested a 20% increase in defence spending for the Union Budget 2026, aiming to boost military capabilities amid fiscal constraints.
India's Union Budget 2026-27 will be printed in North Block's basement press, continuing a decades-old tradition despite the finance ministry's relocation to Kartavya Bhawan.
Finance Ministry will use its old North Block printing press for Budget 2026-27 copies due to constraints at new Kartavya Bhavan complex, maintaining tradition amid transition.
The Economic Survey 2026 will be tabled in Parliament on January 31, 2026, providing crucial economic analysis ahead of the Union Budget. This document reviews India's economic performance and sets the stage for budget discussions.
Learn what makes up India's Economic Survey ahead of Budget 2026, from the Chief Economic Advisor's preface to detailed analytical chapters.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026 on February 1, as per a government-approved proposal. The budget preparation involves key ministries and officials.
Mysuru authorities seek permit to remove 48 neem trees for a flyover at Devalapura junction, a designated 'black spot' with 7 fatal accidents in 3 years. Read the full story.
Get all your questions answered about the Union Budget 2026 process. Learn who drafts the crucial Economic Survey, key dates, and the difference between the Survey and the Budget.
Struggling to find past Economic Surveys for Union Budget 2026 research? This guide explains official sources like the Union Budget portal and the National Digital Library. Learn how to access key historical data.
Union ministry officials question Goa PWD over delayed intimation on Bhoma road widening protests. 91% land acquired, but 9% stalled. Find out the project's status and future steps.
Key highway expansion projects in Goa worth over Rs 700 crore are stalled due to a 16-month delay in shifting gas pipelines. Union ministry officials express displeasure. Read more.
Congress alleges MHA lacks data on detained/deported Bangladeshi immigrants in Mumbai, accusing BJP of politicizing the issue. RTI reply reveals information not available.
Ubisoft closes its Halifax mobile gaming studio, affecting 71 jobs, just weeks after employees unionised. Workers and CWA Canada raise concerns over timing, hinting at union-busting.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announces strict new safety regulations for sleeper coach buses following a rise in fire accidents. The rules mandate fire detection systems and structural changes.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari greenlights construction of elevated overpasses on pillars in Kerala, addressing public safety concerns over RE walls. Details on the Thiruvananthapuram ring road approval inside.
Trichy authorities cleared over 200 temporary encroachments from Thanjavur Main Road to ease traffic. The drive followed district collector's orders and Road Safety Council concerns. Read more.
MoRTH establishes a pre-conciliation committee to fast-track resolution of small-value disputes choking highway development, aiming to reduce legal costs and project delays. Read how this move impacts India's infrastructure.
India's NHAI enters Guinness World Records for longest and widest bituminous concrete layer on the Bengaluru-Vijayawada Expressway in Andhra Pradesh. A landmark for infrastructure development.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares her 9th consecutive budget with a reshuffled team. Key roles are held by new appointees, with no designated Finance Secretary. Discover the team dynamics.
NHAI requests TRAI to enhance mobile connectivity and implement SMS alerts at accident-prone spots on national highways. A crucial step for road safety in India.
NHAI identifies 424 mobile network black spots on India's highways, impacting safety. It urges DoT and TRAI to direct telcos for coverage and accident alerts. Read more.
NHAI flags mobile connectivity blackspots on national highways, urging DOT and TRAI for urgent action to improve safety and network quality for commuters. Read more.
NHAI takes action to improve poor mobile connectivity on India's national highways. The authority has reached out to DoT and TRAI for a joint solution to enhance coverage and safety for millions of commuters.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari highlights improved coordination for faster road project implementation in Madhya Pradesh, detailing key national highway progress and future plans. Read more.
India's national highway construction is projected to drop 10-15% in FY26 to 9,000-9,500 km, marking the lowest pace since FY18, reveals an Ind-Ra report. Explore the challenges facing the sector.
Trichy's crucial 35-km northern semi-ring road faces delays as land plan schedules remain incomplete in three taluks, prolonging city traffic woes. Read more.
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami met Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to fast-track Uttarakhand's highway projects. Key plans include decongesting pilgrim routes & completing the Silkyara tunnel by 2027. Details inside.
Over a lakh commuters face severe daily congestion on Chennai's Pattabiram ROB as only one arm is open after two years. Despite ₹78.35 crore spent, the incomplete bridge causes snarls and accidents. Details inside.
Chandigarh administration directs all departments to fully utilise capital expenditure funds by March 31. Unspent amounts cannot be carried forward, impacting future budget approvals from the Finance Ministry.
MoRTH has formally acquired land for the Priol-Kundaim highway expansion in Ponda. A Rs 273 crore tender is awarded, but work awaits the central work order. Details inside.